IPL auction 2020: One bowler that each team would look to sign

Mumbai Indians - Piyush Chawla

Chawla can complete MI's squad. (Image Courtesy: IPLT20.com)

Mumbai Indians have the strongest squad ahead of the auction as a result of their smart moves during the trade window. They have just one area to address, and that is the spin bowling department.

In a bid to strengthen their middle order, they traded leg-spinner Mayank Markande to the Delhi Capitals in return for Sherfane Rutherford. They now seem a tad understaffed in their spin bowling department and must sign someone like Piyush Chawla to complete their squad.

The leg-spinner was released by KKR ahead of the auction after a rather underwhelming season. He picked up just 10 wickets from 13 matches at an economy of 8.96.

But barring last season, Chawla's performances in the IPL have been terrific. He has picked up 150 wickets overall in the league.

Chawla's performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy make him especially attractive as an option. He was the best bowler for Gujarat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, picking up 9 wickets in just 6 games at a brilliant economy of 5.16. And in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he picked up 17 wickets in just 11 games at a good economy of 4.44.

With over 250 T20 wickets in his career, the 30-year-old looks like the best option for MI to sign. He can add value to the side with his experience, and can do well alongside Rahul Chahar and Krunal Pandya.